#Rooibos Raspberry

[guangchuans]

everyone send support i've ran out of my favourite tea

[blackswallowtailbutterfly]

I think I'm getting better but I always know I'm good when I stop having any interest in tisanes. Like, would drink if offered, but have absolutely no desire to seek it out. And we are not there yet. All the tisanes, please.

[miss-kittys-kombucha-log]

20 Aug - Rooibos & Green Tea* F1

Decided to give Rooibos another go, this time with starter from my Main Brew instead of the SCOBY hotel.

*label says black tea but I'm 80% sure I used green 🤔

8 Sept - Flavoured

Strawberry Lemon Rose

Raspberry Grapefruit

10 Sept - Bottled

Raspberry Grapefruit turned out really nice - if a tad explosive (again! must be something about these raspberries). But Strawberry Rose was the real winner - rose goes really well with the earthiness of the rooibos.

[apiswitchcraft]

some tea recipes

if you like tea rituals or giving tea offerings, then this post is for you! keep in mind, though, DEFINITELY do your research on any of the herbs/plants I've listed here if you've never put them in your body before. there's no harm in making substitutions or omitting certain things for the sake of your own health. i've gone ahead and highlighted some herbs that have potential side effects (although not everything i've highlighted may effect you, and not everything i haven't is for sure safe).

also, all of these teas can be made with one of those little tea strainer balls, or with a good mesh sieve. either way, have some way of removing the mix after it's steeped, because over-steeped tea can get sour. store any leftover tea mix in an airtight container in a cool, dry place

if you need to replace any fresh ingredients with dried, divide the quantity in half. also, some of the floral teas will seem like it's a lot of mix just for one cup, but petals just aren't as strong as leaves/roots/etc.

CLEAR SKIES TEA

Ingredients: 1/2 cup dried peppermint, 1/4 cup marigold petals, 2 stalks of finely chopped lemongrass, 2 tsps orange zest, 1 tsp ground ginger Extra Instructions: steep for 10 minutes, use 1-2 tsps for 1 cup

EVERYDAY MORNING TEA

Ingredients: 1 rooibos tea bag, a thin slice of lemon/or a little bit of juice, two thin slices of ginger, 3 cloves (or 3/4 tsp of ground clove), top with a few lemon balm or spearmint leaves after steeping Extra Instructions: steep for 10 minutes to make 1 cup

COTTAGE TEA

Ingredients: 1 cup earl grey leaves, 1/4 cup dried lavender, 2 tbsps each of cornflower and sunflower petals, add a couple vanilla seeds or extract in each cup Extra Instructions: steep for 3 minutes, use 1-2 tsps to make 1 cup

GROUNDING TEA

Ingredients: 2 tsps/1 bag of black tea (assam or darjeeling is best), 2 tsps/1 bag of chamomile tea, 2 tsps elderflowers, add a pinch of lemongrass and a few vanilla seeds/a couple drops of extract to each cup Extra Instructions: steep for 10 minutes, makes 2 cups

CALMING TEA

Ingredients: 1 cup lemon balm leaves, 1/2 cup valerian root (I use lavender instead), 1/2 cup rose geranium petals, 1/2 cup chamomile flowers, 1/2 cup comfrey leaves (or nettle leaf) Extra Instructions: steep for 10 minutes to make 6 cups

GODDESS TEA

Ingredients: 1 tsp each of hibiscus petals, marigold petals, rose petals, and thyme leaves Extra Instructions: steep 5 minutes, makes 1-2 cups

TEA FOR FAIRIES

Ingredients: 2 cups dried chamomile flowers, 1 cup green tea leaves, 1 cup lemon balm leaves, 1 cup calendula, 1/4 cup of rose petals Extra Instructions: steep for 10 minutes, use 2 tsps to make 1 cup

DANDELION DIVINATION TEA

Ingredients: 1 tbsp fresh dandelion petals (although you can use the full flowers), 1 tbsp fresh marigold, top with a lemon/orange slice after steeping Extra Instructions: steep for 5 minutes to make 1 cup

ROSE VERBENA TEA

Ingredients: 1 cup Chinese green tea, 1/2 cup rose petals, 1/4 cup dried lemon verbena leaves Extra Instructions: use 1-2 tsps for 1 cup. steep for anywhere from 3-10 minutes (3 is best for the tea, 10 is best for flowers)

FULL MOON RITUAL TEA

Ingredients: 2 tsps dried elderflower, 2 tsps dried lavender, 1 jasmine tea bag, 1/2 tsp dried yarrow leaves (or can use elderflower), 3 crushed cardamom pods Extra Instructions: steep for 5 minutes, makes 2 cups

GREEN SPIRIT TEA

Ingredients: 2 tsps/1 bag green tea, 1 tbsp dried rose petals, 1 tsp each dried dandelion petals and dried nettle Extra Instructions: steep for 10 minutes, makes 2 cups

APOTHECARY'S BREW

Ingredients: 2 cups dried echinacea, 2 cups dried chamomile flowers, 1 cup dried mint leaves, 1 cup dried anise seeds, 1 cup dried thyme leaves Extra Instructions: steep for 10 minutes, use 1-2 tsps for 1 cup

ROMANTIC TEA

Ingredients: 2 tsps/1 bag white tea, 4 tsps rose petals, 2 tsps each raspberry leaf and lemon balm leaves (can substitute jasmine and mint for these), add a couple vanilla seeds/drops of extract in each cup after steeping Extra Instructions: steep for 5 minutes, makes 2 cups

MAGIC REALISATION TEA

Ingredients: 1/2 cup dried borage flowers, 1/2 cup dried thyme leaves, 1/4 cup dried dandelion, 1 tsp each fennel seeds and ground coriander, 1/2 tsp ground ginger Extra Instructions: steep for 10 minutes, use 1-2 tsps for 1 cup

FAIRY CIRCLE TEA

Ingredients: 2 cups dried chamomile flowers, 1 cup dried lemon balm or mint leaves, 1/2 cup dried calendula petals, 1/4 cup dried rose petals Extra Instructions: steep for 5 minutes, use 1 tbsp for 1 cup

JASMINE JOY TEA

Ingredients: 4-5 jasmine tea bags, 2 tbsps each lemon balm leaves and rose geranium petals, top with a few sprigs of mint and a slice of lemon after steeping Extra Instructions: steep for 10 minutes, makes 5-6 cups

AURORA TEA

Ingredients: 1 oolong tea bag, 1 tsp dried cornflower, 1/2 tsp dried peppermint leaves Extra Instructions: steep for 5 minutes, makes 1 cup

KINDRED SPIRITS TEA

Ingredients: 2 cups dried thyme, 1 cup dried rosemary, a few cloves, 3 ground/torn up bay leaves, 1 star anise, the dried rind of a small orange Extra Instructions: steep for 10 minutes, use 2 tsps for 1 cup

abridged from "Enchanted Tea Time" by Gail Bussi (a bunch of these recipes I changed to be a little easier to do for the average person, or provided alternatives for a "risky" ingredient)

[aritsukemo]

AriTsukemo's 2025 STELLARONHVNTERS'S Appreciation Reading Party

Oh my gosh, you actually came!! I'm so glad to see you back!! Don't let anyone else know this, but you're my favorite customer!! I love seeing you come back here for something to read and even though this is a private affair, I just couldn't resist inviting you!! >.<

...What's with all of this? Well I'm so glad you asked! On February 14th, I officially became a member of the @stellaronhvnters and ever since I've made such joyous memories with everyone!! My life has been on the up n' up ever since I made these new friends and I just wanted to show my thanks to those amazing people! (❁´◡`❁)

This is an indefinite project for me that will likely take months to finish. Nevertheless, it's official start date will begin in two days between the hours of 3pm and 8pm CST!! That said, here's the idea...

Each member will get...

A book written by me specifically with them in mind!! ( A fanfic ranging from 1000 to 20000 words with a randomized au about one of three of their top favs from Genshin, HSR, or ALNST )

Flowers, tea, and a tasty treat!! ( That will hint towards the kind of fanfic it'll be )

A personalized letter from yours truly!! ( At the end of each fanfic )

For clarification..

⇻ Your book covering will indicate what fandom you're getting!

A golden covering with silver vines on the face is Honkai Star Rail A brown covering with heart-shaped ivory surrounding the face and back is Genshin Impact A black covering with planets and dying stars on the spine is Alien Stage

⇻ Your flowers will determine if your fic is ambiguous, romantic, or platonic!

White Orchids, Dark Pink Roses, Pink Carnations, Camellias, Pink & Purple Hydrangeas, and Purple & Orange Zinnias will indicate ambiguousness! Alstroemerias, Chrysanthemums, Yellow Orchids, Sunflowers, Yellow Roses, Irises, Pink Tulips, Lilies, Freesias, Gladioluses, Daffodils, Dahlias, Daisies, Pink & Green Zinnias, and Bulbous Buttercups will indicate platonic love! Red & Maroon Tulips, Red Orchids, Asters, Red Roses, Peonies, Gardenias, Azaleas, and Forget-me-nots will indicate romantic love! Please note that mixtures can be indications as well! ( Ex. A bouquet of White Orchids and Asters can indicate a mainly ambiguous fic with possible romantic undertones! )

⇻ Your tea will determine if the fic will contain any dark themes ( Ex. Mental illnesses, suicide/suicide attempts, abuse of any kind, graphic violence, etc. )

White tea, Oolong tea, Black tea, Rooibos tea, Mint tea, Hibiscus tea and Herbal tea will indicates yes! Ceylon tea, Pu-erh tea, Matcha tea, Yellow tea, Earl Grey tea, Jasmine tea, Assam tea, Chamomile tea, Masala tea, and Purple tea will indicate no!

⇻ Your treat/snack will determine the main genre of the fic!

An Apricot Danish, Banana Pudding Cup, Strawberry Cheesecake, Apple Pie, Honey Tarts, Cinnamon Buns & Ice Cream, Macaroons, Chocolate Mousse, Red Velvet Cakes & Cupcakes, and Brownies will indicate Fluff, Fluff to Angst, Hurt/Comfort! A Lemon Meringue Pie, Dark Chocolate Strawberries, Key Lime Pie, Pretzels & Cheese Crackers, Blueberry Scones, Brown Butter Waffles, Apple Crisps, and Rose-shaped Cranberry Puff Pastries will indicate Angst, Angst to Fluff, or Hurt/No Comfort! Some Jester Hat Vanilla Custards, Candy Sushi, Hamburger Cake, French Toast French Fries, Funfetti Cupcakes, Butterscotch Pudding and Raspberry Tart Cakes will indicate Crack/Humor!

For Crow / @rainswept... ( ��‍⬛)

A book with a golden covering and silver vines on the face! To accompany this, I'm gifting you a bouquet of white orchids, earl grey tea, and brown butter waffles!

Your gift will be brought to your table on April 13th!

For Vessa / @kurogira ( 👻 )

A book with a brown covering and heart-shaped ivory surrounding the face and back! To accompany this, I'm gifting you a bouquet of red roses, ceylon tea, and strawberry cheesecake!

Your gift will be brought to your table on April 27th!

For Mari / @castorizz ( 💕 )

A book with a golden covering and silver vines on the face! To accompany this, I'm gifting you a bouquet of gladioluses, jasmine tea, and macaroons!

Your gift will be brought to your table on May 4th!

For Mhie / @iceunhie ( 🪻 )

A book with a black covering with planets and dying stars on the spine! To accompany this, I'm gifting you a bouquet of peonies, purple tea, and apple pie!

Your gift will be brought to your table on May 25th!

For Rei / @papiliotao ( 💜 )

A book with a black covering with planets and dying stars on the spine! To accompany this, I'm gifting you a bouquet of red & orange tulips, chamomile tea, and an apricot danish!

Your gift will be brought to your table on June 1st!

For Lysariel / @lysarion ( 📸 )

A book with a golden covering and silver vines on the face! To accompany this, I'm gifting you a bouquet of red roses and pink carnations, masala tea, and honey tarts!

Your gift will be brought to your table on June 15th!

For Artemis / @mikashisus ( 🍃 )

A book with a brown covering and heart-shaped ivory surrounding the face and back! To accompany this, I'm gifting you a bouquet of forget-me-nots, hibiscus tea, and blueberry scones!

Your gift will be brought to your table on June 29th!

For Seth / @harque ( ♣️ )

A book with a brown covering and heart-shaped ivory surrounding the face and back! To accompany this, I'm gifting you a bouquet of asters, matcha tea, and a plate of brownies!

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For Gwen / @tragedy-of-commons ( 🎮 )

A book with a golden covering and silver vines on the face! To accompany this, I'm gifting you a bouquet of maroon tulips, yellow tea, and cinnamon buns with a side of your favorite ice cream!

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For Atlys / @st6rly ( 💪 )

A book with a golden covering and silver vines on the face! To accompany this, I'm gifting you a bouquet of red orchids, oolong tea, and dark chocolate strawberries!

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For Illu / @milksnake-tea ( 🍵 )

A book with a brown covering and heart-shaped ivory surrounding the face and back! To accompany this, I'm gifting you a bouquet of dahlias, rooibos tea, and apple crisps!

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For Sunni / @scribs-dibs ( ☀️ )

A book with a brown covering and heart-shaped ivory surrounding the face and back! To accompany this, I'm gifting you a bouquet of azaleas, chamomile tea, and red velvet cupcakes!

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For Zafi / @pinkxpantha ( 🍪 )

A book with a golden covering and silver vines on the face! To accompany this, I'm gifting you a bouquet of dark pink roses, pu-erh tea, and a banana pudding cup!

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For Ayame / @fleetingpetal ( 🌷 )

A book with a brown covering and heart-shaped ivory surrounding the face and back! To accompany this, I'm gifting you a bouquet of orange zinnias, white tea, and a lemon meringue pie!

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For Wysty / @wystiix ( 🐈‍⬛ )

A book with a black covering with planets and dying stars on the spine! To accompany this, I'm gifting you a bouquet of gardenias, black tea, and pretzels with cheese crackers!

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+ A special guest! ( 🪷 )

⇻ Please note that..

This event applies to the members I have met and talked to. That said, even members I know are no longer in the server are getting an appreciation gift! Members I have not met will not be included, however.

This event applies to the members up to March 14th so any future members will not be included!

I'm aware of how rushed/horrible this looks but this is just to solidify my goals + avoid getting overwhelmed by looking at a long, completed list if that makes sense.

This list will be updated with everyone's gifts when I see fit so look out for that!

For those on the list, please let me know of any url changes or anything like that so you can be properly notified when I post your fics!

This event is not only to show my appreciation but to challenge myself and put my writing skills to the test! That said, try not to drag me if the fics aren't the best...

Dividers were made by me, pictures used are from Pinterest, post formatting is inspired by @stellaronhvnters's Love Letters 2024 Event!

[hermittea]

Introducing MumboJumbo's tea! Art by: @sutekiredux! (Go check out their Etsy for some cool Hermitcraft Fanmerch! I personally love their Keychains ^-^) Mumbo's tea is quite simple really- it has a pop of flavor right off the bat! if you like citrus, this is the tea for you. (Both Citrus Tea's back to back? *gasp*) The blood orange comes through quite well with a nice floral background notes. Would recommend either Honey or Sugar with this blend. Pairing it was hard. Honestly either a Terry's Chocolate Orange, Chocolate covered fruits (Like apricots) OR a nice cheese platter. Accented with hibiscus flower & raspberry, this is a Low Caffeine Tea. If you wish to give Them a try, or read more about the teas included in their blend: https://www.adagio.com/signature_blend/blend.html?blend=230323 The way we came up with his tea was based around two things. "Is the moon big" (Earl gray moonlight), and the head-canon some of the fandom has of Vampire Mumbo (Blood Orange). After all this is a project by fans for fans! It was a bit difficult to find a nice balancer between these two but the Rooibos Jasmine has that hint of floral and a complimentary red tea for the orange. ---- UP Next: Joehills, Stressmonster101 and Grumbot ;) GET A FREE TEA: https://www.tumblr.com/hermittea/772135235526803456?source=share Do you want Sneak Peeks? To help make suggestions for teas? To chat with other fans or the artists?Join our discord! https://discord.gg/yAWj39b5Xq And if YOU (or your friends) want to be a volunteer artist- go on and fill out this form! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdFAS-pJHat-GcNfGUuvumLCpPatkj91vT6Kbn8M4g7hDljkw/viewform?usp=sf_link We are doing some places so if you aren't that confidence with Character art, feel free to submit background art! We have Scarland, Decked out, Convex and Joel's S10 base so far, as well as Mycelium war and Demise that could get some delicious tea one day! And as always, make suggestions if you want to see anything else. Thank you all!

[citrineandrosmarin]

🦉Athena Masterpost: Offerings🦉

🐍 Masterpost Link 🐍

Last updated: 23 Feb added bee stuff to items / 23 March, added to food UPG

A mix of UPG, SPG and Historical associations, please share your own in the comments or let me know if you share a UPG!

Gemstones & Metals:

H: Gold, Bronze, Silver, Iron

SPG: Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Iolite

UPG: Rainbow Fluorite, Sodalite, Obsidian, Smoky Quartz, Kyanite, Bronzite, Tiger’s Eye (Any color), Tiger Iron, Blue Aventurine, Blue Calcite, Red Jasper, Flame Jasper, Lepidolite, Moonstones, Zoisite, Amazonite

Plants: 

H: Olive, Ivy, Thyme

SPG: Rosemary, Cypress, Peppermint, Orange

UPG: Oak, Pine, Oregano, Peppers, Basil, Marigold, Dandelion, Yarrow, Geranium, Tiger Lily, Mint, Rose, Hellebore, Bay Laurel

Incense and Fragrances: 

H: Frankincense, Thyme, Bay Laurel, Amber, Myrrh, Dragon’s Blood

SPG: Orange/Orange Blossom/Blood Orange, Citrus, Cedarwood, Cinnamon, Cypress, Bergamot & Sage 

UPG: Pine, Musk, Oakmoss & Amber, Clove, Nutmeg, Pomegranate, French Vanilla, Sandalwood, Mint, Patchouli, Mint, The incenses “Pagan Spell,” “Celestial Bliss,” and “Tree of Life”

Food & Drink: 

H: Olives and Olive Oil, Honey, Milk, Cheese, Cereal Grains, Diluted Wine, Bread, Baked Goods, Fish, Meat, Fruit (e.g. pomegranates, grapes, raspberries, pears)

SPG: Water, Fruit juice

UPG: Mint Icecream or tea, Rooibos (Redbush) Tea, Black Tea, Chocolate, Apple Cider, Coffee, Anything Raspberry flavored, Cinnamon Apple Oats,

Items & Miscellaneous (Almost all SPG and UPG): 

Historical: 

Miniature votive shields, helmets, swords, spears, or arrowheads, Pottery, Hymns, Poems, Jewelry, Animal figurines, Glass beads, Libation bowls, Terracotta figurines, Statues, Coins

SPG and UPG: 

Music playlist, Mood boards, Perfumes, Candles, Books, Bookmarks, Acorns, Bay leaves, Snake skin, Animal figurines, Owl feathers, Gull feathers, Horse Hair, Any helmet, spear, shield or sword imagery, Gorgoneions, Depictions of her favorite heroes, anything bee or honey related.

Trophies, Medals, Diplomas, Good grades, Essays or other academic writing you’ve written, Study Tools, Graduation Caps

Any kind of handmade craft, Craft tools, Pottery, Yarn, Knitting or crochet needles, Polymer clay sculptures, Art, Origami, Wool

Devotional Acts (All SPG and UPG): 

Using olive oil, Reading her myths, Donating to charity or doing some volunteering, Learning Ancient Greek, Learning about the history and culture of Ancient Greece

Playing strategy or puzzle games, Playing Escape Rooms, Any exercise that combines logic and creativity, World-building, Using your skills and learning new ones, taking classes to learn a skill.

Developing your intellect, Reading non-fiction, Doing research, Learning to think critically, Studying, Tutoring, Learning to code or any computer skills, Reading up on current science, Watching TEDtalks, Listening to educational podcasts or videos.

Doing any kind of hands-on craft like knitting, crochet, sculpting, etc. or learning a new crafty skill.

Exercise, Learning/Practicing self-defense or a martial art

Donating to charities for military veterans, Donating to those suffering from war, Learning about the Geneva Conventions, Staying educated on current wars and past wars

Being politically aware/active, Activism, Playing colony sims e.g. Civilization series, Getting involved in your community.

[fuck-customers]

“Is this tea blend listed under the black teas a black tea? Or is it just an herbal because it has fruit in it?” It’s black??? That’s why it’s on the black tea list???? Herbals are under the herbal header. Congrats on dethroning “I think you switched our teas bc I ordered herbal orange and this is pink and her raspberry rooibos is orange” as the stupidest question I’ve ever gotten

Posted by admin Rodney

[ashe-withane]

Dead Boy Detectives as Tea

(Not necessarily the tea that they drink but the tea that they are)

Charles - Spiced Rooibos or Orange Cardamom Black Tea

Edwin - Assam (TGFOP) or Chamomile

Crystal - Lapsang Souchong or Raspberry Leaf

Niko - Lady Grey or Raspberry Lemon Herbal

Jenny - Scottish Breakfast or Sejak

Monty - Vanilla Black Tea or Cinnamon Apple Herbal

Cat King - Yerba Mate or Ginger Black Tea

Mick - Jasmine Pearls or Matcha

Esther - Liquorice Root or Lemongrass

Night Nurse - Kenyan Green Tea or Rice Tea

[thesilliestrovingalive]

Updated: March 12, 2025

Headcanons/fun facts for the Iron Eclipse cast vol. 3

What does the Iron Eclipse cast smell like?

Marco: Cigar smoke, citrus cologne, and hyacinth

Tarma: Creosote, gunpowder, and freshly cut spring grass

Eri: Blood, ash, and ambergris

Fio: Bulgarian rose, fresh basil, and raspberry

Trevor: Garlic and cannabis

Nadia: Cotton candy and white chocolate

Ralf: Root beer, blueberries, and sage

Clark: Sundew, caramel, and raw fish

Tequila: Coconut, cooked agave, and mountain air

Gimlet: Lime, pineapple juice, and burnt plastic

Red Eye: Sweet-smelling herbs, boiled potato, and chrysanthemum

General Morden: Orris root, maple syrup, and whiskey

Allen O’Neil: Sweat and woodsy cologne

Doctor Amadeus: Night-blooming jasmine, bergamot orange, and cinnamon

Ptolemaios: Buttery corn and palo santo

Rootmars: Rotting flesh and old books

Invader King: Vomit and Mediterranean breeze

Walter: Cheap aftershave, roasting meat, and passionfruit

Tyra: Stargazer lily, mangoes, and pomegranate

Hyakutaro: Desert sand and pumpkin spice

Allen Jr.: Watermelon and buttercream

Pupipi: Acorns and dragon’s blood

Rumi: Butternut squash and cherry blossoms

Madoka: Banana smoothie and blooming apple tree

Sophia: Edelweiss and cappuccino

Margaret: Narcissus and honey

Leona: Ume, moonflower, and beechwood smoke

Heidern: Sandalwood, oakmoss, and yuzu

Alisa Stewart: Lemon myrtle and saltwater

Nathalie Neo: Rooibos and lingonberry

Roberto Nicola: Heated leather, quince, and oud

Avatar of Evil: Indole, absinthe, and star anise

Sol Dae Rokker: Dimethyl sulfide, baked earth, and grapefruit

President Marx: Musty newspaper and champagne

Midori: Huckleberries and sawdust

Nayutaro: Wasabi and juniper

Issenmantaro: Turpentine and matcha

Nanahyakumantaro: Cinnamon sugar and isopropyl mercaptan

Happyakumantaro: Monsoon rain, hibiscus, and guava

Abul Abbas: Orange blossoms and gahwa

Hilde Garn: Cherry blossoms, wood smoke, and beeswax

Macba: Earthy peat and fish guts

Wired: Cordite and frangipani

Pocke: Roasting walnuts and galangal

Oghma: Gingerbread, rosewater, and antiseptic

Zoilo: Ocean spray and copal

Anastasia: Freshly baked bread and oregano

Wysteria: Bitter almond and lavender

Dilovar: Chamomile, peaches, and dry earth

Sagan: Strawberries, grilled sausage, and line-dried laundry

Logan: Clean bedsheets, burning coal, and petrichor

Celaphios: Frankincense and peanut butter

Torquil: Diesel and smoked haddock

Guilherme: Freshly turned soil and warm milk

Ferdinand: Apple tarts and grape juice

Mikuláš: Petrol and the aroma of slow-roasted pork

Gyeong-Hui: Rotten pears and ginseng

Thandolwethu: Sorghum and sour maize

Harvie: Salwater taffy and wet wool

Amilcare: Olive oil and limoncello

Ekaterini: Old stone and fresh figs

Souma: Ramen broth and Japanese cypress

Juozapas: Smoked fish and forest berries

Priyanka: Agarwood and mishti doi

Yohanes: Durian fruit and spicy sambal

Zdravko: Phyllo dough and thyme

Dezső: The smell of thermal baths and plum jam

What is the best cheese for the Iron Eclipse cast?

Marco: Colby cheese

Tarma: Sakura cheese

Fio: Stracchino

Trevor: Paneer

Nadia: Gruyère

Ralf: Cheddar cheese

Clark: Halloumi

Tequila: Paraguay

Gimlet: Y Fenni

Red Eye: Doesn’t have a favourite cheese (as Ruoxi), chura kampo (as Shufen), and danablu (as Liddy)

General Morden: Pikauba

Allen O’Neil: Pepper Jack cheese

Doctor Amadeus: Roquefort

Ptolemaios: Requeijão

Rootmars, Invader King, Pupipi, Avatar of Evil, Sol Dae Rokker, and Pocke: They don’t have a favourite cheese

Walter: Feta

Tyra: Lighvan

Hyakutaro: Circassian cheese

Allen Jr.: Provel cheese

Sophia: Brie

Margaret: Cottage cheese

Leona: Olomoucké tvarůžky

Heidern: Milbenkäse

Alisa Stewart: Muenster cheese

Nathalie Neo: Hushållsost

Roberto Nicola: Nabulsi

President Marx: Port wine cheese

Midori: Cream cheese

Nayutaro: Kalari

Issenmantaro: Oka

Nanahyakumantaro: Soy cheese

Happyakumantaro: Smoked cheese

Abul Abbas: Labneh

Hilde Garn: Vurda

Macba: Cheese curds

Wired: Colby-Jack cheese

Oghma: Fried Camembert cheese

Zoilo: Canastra

Anastasia: Myzithra

Wysteria: Leipäjuusto

Dilovar: Bryndza

Sagan: Niehimer

Logan: Harzer

Celaphios: Brunost

Torquil: Red Hawk

Guilherme: Añejo cheese

Ferdinand: Bergkäse

Mikuláš: Hermelín

Gyeong-Hui: Emmental

Thandolwethu: Amasi

Harvie: Ricotta

Amilcare: Montasio

Ekaterini: Kefalograviera

Souma: Takesumi

Juozapas: Džiugas

Priyanka: Chenna

Yohanes: Dangke

Zdravko: Urda

Dezső: Trappista

What are the favourite sleeping positions of the Iron Eclipse cast?

Marco, Allen Jr., Nanahyakumantaro, and Celaphios: Sleeping on their left side

Tarma, Alisa, Happyakumantaro, Oghma, Wysteria, and Juozapas: Starfish

Eri, Leona, General Morden, and Souma: Freefaller

Fio, Ptolemaios, Sophia, Hyakutaro, and Mikuláš: Thinker

Trevor, Doctor Amadeus, and Ferdinand: Yearner

Nadia, Logan, Nayutaro, and Wired: Sleeping on their right side

Ralf, Madoka, Zoilo, Harvie, and Priyanka: Skydiver

Clark, Nathalie, Guilherme, Gyeong-Hui, and Amilcare: Log

Tequila, Allen O’Neil, Heidern, Anastasia, and Yohanes: Soldier

Gimlet, Walter, Abul Abbas, and Dezső: Fetal position

Red Eye: Yearner (as Ruoxi), starfish (as Shufen), and freefaller (as Liddy)

Tyra, Issenmantaro, and Torquil: Sleeping on their stomach

Pupipi and Pocke: Their leg tentacles are tucked in and their faces are buried in a pillow or blanket

Rumi, Margaret, Roberto, Midori, Hilde Garn, Sagan, and Thandolwethu: Pillow hugger

President Marx, Macba, Dilovar, and Ekaterini: Stargazer

What nicknames does Nadia give to the other characters?

Marco: Markie

Tarma: Tarms

Eri: Rie

Fio: Fifi

Trevor: Trevie

Ralf: Ralfy

Clark: Clarko

Tequila: Tequi

Gimlet: Gimbo

Red Eye: Ruo-Ruo (for Ruoxi), Shufie (for Shufen), and Lids (for Liddy)

General Morden: Mordy

Allen O’Neil: Allie

Doctor Amadeus: Amideo

Ptolemaios: Tolmai

Rootmars: Rootie

Invader King, Pupipi, Sophia, Avatar of Evil, Sol Dae Rokker, Gyeong-Hui, Amilcare, and Dezső: She has no unique nicknames for them

Walter: Walty

Tyra: Rara

Hyakutaro: Hyaro

Allen Jr.: Alsy

Rumi: Ruru

Madoka: Doka

Margaret: Margie

Leona: Leoni

Heidern: Heidy

Alisa Stewart: Lisu

Nathalie Neo: Natty

Roberto Nicola: Robby

President Marx: Marxy

Midori: Dori

MS-Alice: Acy

Nayutaro: Yuta

Issenmantaro: Senma

Nanahyakumantaro: Nahya

Happyakumantaro: Pyaku

Abul Abbas: Bulu

Hilde Garn: Hildy

Macba: Maba

Wired: Wirey

Pocke: Poks

Oghma: Guma

Zoilo: Zoi-Zoi

Anastasia: Anastasy

Wysteria: Wystie

Dilovar: Dilo

Sagan: Sagie

Logan: Loggie

Celaphios: Celapi

Torquil: Tork

Ferdinand: Ferdie

Mikuláš: Mikul

Thandolwethu: Lwethu

Harvie: Harvs

Ekaterini: Eka

Souma: Soumie

Juozapas: Juozi

Priyanka: Priyu

Yohanes: Yohan

Zdravko: Zdra

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Season One Blends

Episode 1: Mega Trees

Featured Teas + Accents: Assam Melody, Pu-Erh Hazelberry, Forest Berries + Cacao nibs and safflower petals

Brewing Style: Like most black teas, you'll want to brew this at a high temperature! Brew it in boiling water (212°F) for 4 minutes

Inspiration: Wanted to go for a darker and earthier tone with a hint of fruit/sweetness for the Mega Trees! I think the fruit itself would be similar to berries while the seeds are similar to hazelnut. The goal of this is to be a darker tea with hints of a brighter flavor

Episode 2: Snuffles/Snowball

Featured Teas + Accents: Coconut, White Blueberry, Berry Blast + Coconut and blueberry

Brewing Style: Steep at 180°F for 3 minutes (make sure it's not boiling!!)

Inspiration: Wanted a lighter tea with hints of blueberry and coconut! The berries should hopefully not be overpowering compared to the coconut, but they're still very much there.

Episode 3: Pirates of the Pancreas

Featured Teas + Accents: Pu-Erh Spice, Mocha Nut Mate, Chestnut + Cinnamon chips and cloves

Brewing Style: Steep in boiling water (212°F) for 4 minutes

Inspiration: Decided to go more with the idea of a pirate ship on this one! I imagine it'd be more of a darker, spiced nut flavor. Personally, I associate nuts with a more wooden flavor, hence their inclusion

Episode 4: Concentrated Dark Matter

Featured Teas + Accents: Irish Breakfast, Raspberry, Pomegranate Groove + Raspberry leaves and fruit

Brewing Style: Steep in boiling water (212°F) for 3 minutes.

Inspiration: My brain thinks of a dark purple that's almost black and thus... Raspberry. Raspberry with black tea. Does it fit? Probably not. Does it work for me? Yeah <3

Episode 5: Mr. Meeseeks

Featured Teas + Accents: Blueberry, White Blueberry, Green Rooibos Blueberry + Blueberries and raspberry leaves

Brewing Style: Brew at 195°F for 3 minutes

Inspiration: Blueberry!! Meeseeks remind me of those crisp blueberries that crunch when you bite into them, plus a hint of green/white floral taste

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Twisted Teas

I don’t know a lot about tea, only that I usually like it iced and sweet, a casualty of growing up in the south. But I’ve been wanting to learn more about it, especially blends. I found this cool website, Adagio Teas, that have a bunch of fan made fandom blends for a ton of different books, movies, video games, and tv shows (#notsponsored). So I thought I would try my hand at making teas for the Twisted Wonderland cast. I tried to go off vibes, color schemes, and their favorite food. Hopefully my train of thought makes sense. If anyone wants to actually try any of these let me know how they taste. 

Adagio Teas: Signature Blend

Riddle: 

Wild Strawberry 

Summer rose

Cream 

Extra scoop: Rose hips 

Ace: 

Dewy cherry

Fiery cinnamon spice 

Vanilla oolong 

Extra scoop: Cherry 

Deuce:

Green rooibos blueberry 

White blueberry

Kentucky whisky 

Extra scoop: Blueberries 

Cater: 

Passion Fruit 

Pomegranate grove 

Orange

Extra scoop: Orange peels 

Trey: 

Cocomint green 

Assam melody 

Pu-erh hazelberry 

Extra scoop: Cocoa nibs 

Leona:

Pu-erh dante 

Tiger eye 

Turmeric bliss 

Extra scoop: Marigold flowers 

Ruggie: 

Ceylon sonata 

Hojicha 

Hazelnut 

Extra scoop: Safflower 

Jack: 

Lapsang souchong 

White pear 

Almond Oolong 

Extra scoop: Ginger root 

Azul: 

Earl gray lavender 

Black cherry 

Chocolate truffle 

Extra scoop: Lavender flower 

Jade: 

Forest berries 

Almond oolong 

Toasted mate 

Extra scoop: Raspberry leaves 

Floyd: 

Autumn mist green 

Oriental spice 

Gunpowder 

Extra scoop: Cloves 

Kalim: 

White eternal spring 

White tropics 

Coconut grove pouchong 

Extra scoop: Coconut 

Jamil: 

Cinnamon rooibos chai 

Masala chai 

Mango melange 

Extra scoop: Aniseed 

Vill: 

Blackberry 

Cherry green 

Rooibos jasmine 

Extra scoop: Cornflower 

Rook:

Assam melody 

Earl gray bravo 

Butterscotch 

Extra scoop: Lemon verbena 

Epel: 

Spiced apple chai 

Candy apple 

Rooibos vanilla chai 

Extra scoop: Apple pieces 

Idia: 

Maple cream oolong 

Almond cardamom cake 

Honeybush banana nut 

Extra scoop: Cocoa nibs 

Ortho:

Almond

Chocolate chip 

Vanilla 

Extra scoop: Candycane 

Lilia: 

Earl gray moonlight 

Black cherry 

White chai 

Extra scoop: Cherry 

Silver: 

Forest berries 

Pu-erh hazelberry 

Almond oolong 

Extra scoop: Lemon balm 

Sebek: 

Kukicha 

Green chai 

Chili lime green 

Extra scoop: Lemon peels 

Malleus: 

Dragon fruit dream 

Camomile 

Citron green 

Extra scoop: Hibiscus flowers 

Crowley: 

Earl gray bravo 

Blackberry 

Caramel 

Extra scoop: Pink peppercorn 

Crewel: 

Irish breakfast 

Currant 

Hojicha 

Extra scoop: Raspberry leaves 

Trein: 

Vanilla oolong 

Cream

Butterscotch 

Extra scoop: Apricots 

Vargas:

Masala chai 

Fiery cinnamon spice 

Spiced mate 

Extra scoop: Cardamom seeds 

Sam: 

Foxtrot 

Green rooibos key west 

Citron green 

Extra scoop: Lemon peel

[cosmos-within]

Herbs and Uses (N-Y)

Oatstraw (c/s): Money, Rejuvenate, Clarity

Olive Leaf (whole or c/s): Abundance, Peace, Protection

Orange Peel (c/s) : Love, Luck, Money

Oregano (c/s): Vitality, Energy, Joy

Parsley (flakes): Money, Luck, Protection

Passion flower (c/s): Money, Attract Friends, Diffuse Tension

Patchouli (c/s): Money, Love, Fertility

Pau d'arco (c/s): Protection, Strength, Dispel Negativity

Peach Blossom (whole flowers): Love, Abundance, Renewal

Peony (crushed petals): Money, Luck, Success

Peppermint (c/s): Purification, Abundance, Clarity

Pine Needle (c/s): Protection, Purification, Rejuvenation

Plantain (c/s): Protection, Grounding, Manifestation

Plumeria (crushed petals): New Beginnings, Strength, Creativity

Poppy seed (whole): Sleep, Fertility, Luck

Quassia (chips): Love, Money, Happiness

Raspberry Leaf (c/s): Fertility, Love, Protection

Red Clover (c/s): Money, Purification, Positive Energy

Rooibos (c/s): Relaxation, Healing, Vitality

Rose (crushed petals): Love, Luck, Harmony

Rosehips: Good Fortune, Love, Protection

Rosemary (c/s): Love, Protection, Money

Rue (ruta, c/s): Protection, Uncrossing, Counter Magick

Sarsaparilla (c/s): Love, Money, Health

Saw Palmetto (powder): Passion, Vitality, Lust

Senna Leaf (c/s): Purification, Release, Transformation

Shepherd’s Purse (c/s): Protection, Money, Healing

Solomon Seal (c/s): Protection, Success, Counter Magick

Spearmint (c/s): Healing, Love, Mental Powers

St. John’s Wort (c/s): Protection, Banishing, Blessing

Star Anise (c/s): Luck, Protection, Psychic Awareness

Strawberry Leaf (c/s): Success, Luck, Purification

Tansy (c/s): Rebirth, Longevity, Protection

Uva Ursi (c/s, leaf): Divination, Knowledge, Inner Peace

Valerian Root (c/s): Protection, Diffuse Tension, Counter Magick

Vervain (c/s): Love, Protection, Prosperity

Violet (whole flowers): Wealth, Creativity, Wisdom

White Clover (c/s): Abundance, Luck, Love

White Oak Bark (c/s): Success, Good Fortune, Uncrossing

White Pine Bark (c/s): Money, Luck, Protection

White Sage (c/s): Purification, Cleansing, Protection

White Willow Bark (c/s): Happiness, Friendship, Intuition

Wild Cherry Bark (c/s): Divination, Love, Luck

Wormwood (c/s): Protection, Uncrossing, Counter Magick

Yarrow (c/s): Luck, Love, Warding

Yerba Mate (c/s): Clarity, Focus, Connection

[callipraxia]

Another day, another triple review!

We’ll begin with Mabel’s alt-tea, or rather, alt-tisane. I had been putting this one off, and actually meant to put it off even longer, so it would be the last tea I sampled, because I really didn’t expect to like this one at all. The issue, dear reader, was the raspberries.

Raspberries. My mother loves raspberries, but I have never been able to stand the things. I have never even seen pink dust, never mind licked a wooden shelf coated in a solid inch of the stuff, but all I can usually think of when I taste is raspberry is “I just licked a mouthful of pink dust.” This is not an experience I imagine as particularly pleasant. Maybe more pleasant than some other hypothetical colors of dust, but still not especially pleasant.

Another brew with those bits that looked like teeth! Wish I could figure out what those are, just out of curiosity.

Maybe this time they look a bit more like a cross between cut-off corn and very tiny cubes of apple?

Brewed up three minutes with the sand timer, very red color…and it…actually smells very nice. I don’t know exactly what I think it smells like, but it smells really, really nice….

…and it tastes very, very nice! Nothing like pink dust at all. Very, very nice. I am thoroughly enjoying this cup.

Could it be a fluke? I put it to the test and made a small pot of it. This time, I got to watch it brewing, and it was weird! At first, the liquid stayed completely clear…but then, red started slowly seeping out of the infuser basket. The immediate impression was of blood seeping into the water, which would make for an excellent Halloween brew. I take a risk and brew it for double the time I usually brew anything.

However, it seems I didn’t put quite enough of the mix in my basket, because the color is noticeably lighter than before. Oh, well. It still tasted really good. Weaker, but just as good.

Dang. Don’t judge a book by its cover, I guess, because I actually really, really like this! I’ve got one more episode left on the second disc of Flashpoint Season One, so I have thrown caution to the winds and put the rest of the sample tin in my infuser basket, resigned to probably buying more of this in the near future. Nice ruby color again after a lengthy infusion, which once again initially looked a lot like blood seeping into water, but that’s all right.

Again, a delicious accompaniment to a Highly Emotional TV Show, this time with my kitten Audrey curled up against my side and purring at top volume, as is our custom before bedtime. I am beginning to believe that either spearmint is a magical agent on par with the Philosopher’s Stone or that @sovonight is a wizard, because this is now two red fruit blends I have actually kinda wanted more of after I polished them off!

My other two reviews of the day are, I fear, less interesting, though one does include a Cute Anecdote about one of my cats. I started the day off with the Lapsangless Stan, dumped the rest of the sample into the infuser basket…and was back to only tasting rooibos and ginger. Still, made for something warm to sip on while crying my way through the first three episodes of season one. Once that pot was exhausted, I did the same with the Lapsangless Ford, which…I think I registered it as vaguely spicy and more interesting than my first pot, though I only got to drink about a cup and a half of that one - while I was busy crying through the first episode of disc 2, my little kitten Grace did something she has never done in her ten months of life, and decided to stick her nose in my tea! Normally she looks at it from a safe distance and then walks away, but apparently this one smelled intriguing enough that I looked up from the sofa to the ledge behind it to find her having a sip. So the rest of that cup had to be poured out. I couldn’t even really be mad, though - how, after all, does one stay mad at this little lady?

Or, if she looks too striking there (or can’t be seen at all there, since the picture started giving me an error message after I hit post) at this face:

Which, yes, is on the kitchen counter, which is, yes, somewhere she knows perfectly well that she’s not supposed to be. Ah, Grace-Face, you just knew that I secretly wanted to scrub down the countertop and replace the drying mat at midnight, didn’t you? An amazing insight, considering I myself would have expressed a total lack of interest in doing those things before you made them necessary, but I always did say you were a clever girl.

[which-item-poll]

Tea Blends for Riddle Rosehearts: Cream, Rooibos Vanilla Chai & Vanilla Strawberry, accented with strawberry (blended with rose hips, hibiscus, apple pieces, rooibos tea, black tea, cinnamon, ginger, orange, cloves, cardamom, natural strawberry flavor, ginger varietal, strawberries, raspberry leaves, natural vanilla flavor & natural creme flavor)

Tea Blends for Azul Ashengrotto: Irish Breakfast & Hojicha (blended with assam melody tea, ceylon sonata tea & hojicha)

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Last winner was Brigadoon Breakfast

This was very similar to last night's tea, except it was smoother and less intense overall. I'd say the assam took a stronger front in this blend, and the silver needle softened everything remarkably! It made me think of gentle, misty mornings. A delightful breakfast tea!

So be default, the final tea in this set is Choice English Breakfast

This has more astringency, more of the black tea boldness and fogginess that I love, but still fruity! The tea's natural sweetness is coming through without being too much, but also without being too bitter. It's a very classic English Breakfast! That said...not one of these teas gave me that sense of what I look for in this style of tea. Of course, I've had it in London, so... I don't expect my American-sourced experiences to compare!

Tonight’s teas. Green teas!

Green Rooibos Bonita Green Honey Hibiscus (cheap sampler) Green Pomegranate, Raspberry, and Strawberry Green Mint Green Nightly Calm Green

I've actually been traveling since Sunday but I was very well-prepared. But I only brought enough to cover the rest of the trip, so no new green teas will be added to this themed set until I'm home.

Thanks for helping me get rid of the tea. :)